Job Title: Solutions ArchitectArea: ITReports to: Director, Enterprise Architecture and Data EngineeringClassification: ExemptThis position is designated as Hybrid – Fully Flexible and expected to work from our World Headquarters office once per month to several times a week. The specific days in the office are determined by managers based on business requirements. Rotary is under the jurisdiction of Illinois employment laws; we require all employees to live within reasonable daily commuting distance to Evanston.Organization OverviewRotary is a membership organization that unites people from all continents and cultures who take action to deliver real, long-term solutions to pressing issues facing our communities and the world. Each year, Rotary members expand their networks, build lasting relationships, and invest more than $300 million and 16 million volunteer hours to improve lives and create positive change in the world. In exchange for hard work and dedication in support of Rotary’s clubs, members and other participants, and their humanitarian service projects, our employees receive competitive salaries, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and job enrichment. To learn more, visit http://www.rotary.org.Rotary’s Commitment to DiversityAs a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.OverviewThe Solutions Architect supports one or more product teams by designing solutions that meets the needs of Rotary International’s external and internal products. The Solutions Architect is a technology leader who will be responsible for architecting solutions for various business functions within Rotary. The architect will work along with the Product Manager to exercise end-to-end accountability for the solution to ensure quality outcomes while adhering to technology architecture standards. You will drive the definition and evolution of the organizations’ solutions architecture by contributing to the establishment of design patterns and guidelines.You Will Have
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of progressive related work experience.
- Experience with front end development using C#, React, CSS, and HTML required
- Provide leadership and cross-functional digital product standards as applied throughout the product delivery teams
- Collaborate with various domain experts to support the company’s strategic initiatives such as cloud adoption and participant experience
- Experience in designing architectural standards in at least two of the following areas:
- Web development
- Middleware Integration
- Application development
- Data Architecture
- Ability to rapidly define target architectures in line with modern architecture & design best practices
- Strong understanding of the software development life cycle models including working in an Agile organization
- Experience in negotiation and communication at a leadership level
- Strong organizational skills, project and time management skills, and multi-tasking abilities
You Are Good At
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Tackles problems with creativity and a positive attitude.
- Possesses strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Working closely with other product and technology teams to create solutions that support the product roadmap and business capabilities
- Providing overall direction, guidance, and definition of IT architecture to effectively support the business strategy.
- Showing attention to detail and ability to develop solutions architecture roadmaps aligned with business capabilities, strategy, and goals.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Design and management of solution architectures spanning application, data and cloud infrastructure; the SA works closely with the Enterprise Architecture and Dev teams
- Work on product technical design and feasibility assessments accounting for technical constraints
- Design solutions that mesh with Rotary’s enterprise architecture and standards
- Design, develop and implement components and templates in Sitecore.
- Ensure quality delivery by performing design reviews and code walkthroughs to ensure adherence to standards and security guidelines.
- Recommend best practices for the entire solution
- Scrutinize project constraints to analyze alternatives, mitigate risks, and conduct process re-engineering as necessary
- Select the technology stack and perform a resource evaluation
- Provide architectural vision for new product or product increment and its ballpark estimate.
Leadership Attributes
- Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood.
- Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives.
- Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions.
- Innovation: Move Rotary beyond traditional ways of thinking
- Strategy: Identify Rotary’s opportunities and design approaches that align with our strategic goals.
Why work for Rotary?
- Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
- Progressive 401k matching contributions
- Above market and generous paid time off package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
- Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from
- Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options
Please Note
- Rotary does not provide VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance
